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inflatable pillows
« on: April 11, 2017, 07:24:37 AM »
I've decided I'm too old to keep using a bunched up coat as a pillow. Time to add an inflatable pillow to the pack for this season. I'm looking at the exped and sea-to-summit pillows. What are you guys running?
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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2017, 07:58:08 AM »
I have an exped that works great.  Packs up small and weighs under 3 oz.  Seems quieter than the sea to summit, but I haven't slept on one of those.

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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2017, 11:39:16 AM »
I have this one
https://www.rei.com/product/850195/cocoon-sleeping-bag-hood-pillow
love it, and it fits in the hood of your sleeping bag really well to not slide around.
packs up real small too.

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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2017, 02:57:34 PM »
You all know I run the Exped one. That said the Down Pillow is my favorite. It's sort of my luxury item that I give up a little packed space/weight for.

http://www.exped.com/usa/en/downpillow-m-0

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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2017, 04:17:46 PM »
I tried a sea to summit inflatable pillow this year. A couple days after using it I tossed it aside and went back to using my wadded up jacket and it was more comfortable.

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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2017, 04:36:03 PM »
I've used a sea to summit pillow for a few seasons now and have grown to love it. Price was steep at something like $45. But I personally get great neck support and a good night sleep from it. Packs up crazy small. Smaller than a fist. Check one out at REI before you buy.

https://www.rei.com/product/866771/sea-to-summit-aeros-pillow-premium

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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2017, 10:19:37 PM »
I have this one
https://www.rei.com/product/850195/cocoon-sleeping-bag-hood-pillow
love it, and it fits in the hood of your sleeping bag really well to not slide around.
packs up real small too.

This is the one I run, I love it! Been using it (on my 2nd one) for 5-6 years.

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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2017, 06:27:03 AM »
I have been using something like this for the past 5 years.
https://www.rei.com/product/111259/rei-co-op-flash-pillow-stuff-sack

Has a nice fuzzy lining inside and has a dual purpose.   Been very happy with it.
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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2017, 04:57:42 PM »
Get one on Amazon. Identical to the Sea To Summit at 1/3 of the price. Mine has held up great, weighs 3oz.

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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2017, 05:00:45 PM »
I have waterproof kit bags that I keep my jacket etc in, and it works fantastic for a pillow.

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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2017, 09:58:02 PM »
I just use the stuff sack from my sleeping bag and fill it with clothes until it lofts up just right.
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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2017, 10:05:48 PM »
At home I sleep on a very expensive pillow.  its worth every penny.  If I don't have it, I just wad up a jacket or pants, if spike camping.

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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2017, 11:09:58 PM »
I just use the stuff sack from my sleeping bag and fill it with clothes until it lofts up just right.

Me to.  Works great!   :tup:
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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #13 on: April 14, 2017, 02:03:40 PM »
Exped.

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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #14 on: April 14, 2017, 02:56:29 PM »
I use that cheap on in all the camping sections, just put a sweatshirt on top, it works!
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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #15 on: April 14, 2017, 04:11:22 PM »
You can also use a bladder from a wine box, just cover it with a small pillow case or sweatshirt. Cheap and easy  :)
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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #16 on: April 15, 2017, 06:37:35 AM »
I played football in highshool and took a lot a shots to the head in neck. Yoga helps, but when I don't have neck support I get really bad pain in my neck and shoulder. I wake up hurting on new beds sometimes too. Head support is a must for me and I've started looking into packable pillows. following this one for sure.

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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #17 on: April 15, 2017, 06:45:05 AM »
I tried sleeping on some clothes for a few seasons.  It wasn't comfortable and i didn't sleep very good so i bought the Sea to Summit inflatable pillow.  Thing weights like 2 ounces and is awesome.  Once i bust it out my buddies are wanting to check it out really fast..

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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #18 on: April 15, 2017, 11:55:44 PM »
I've used a sea to summit pillow for a few seasons now and have grown to love it. Price was steep at something like $45. But I personally get great neck support and a good night sleep from it. Packs up crazy small. Smaller than a fist. Check one out at REI before you buy.

https://www.rei.com/product/866771/sea-to-summit-aeros-pillow-premium
I use the same one. It's made all the difference in the world to how well I sleep. Highly recommend it.

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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #19 on: April 16, 2017, 07:43:38 AM »
I'm north of 40 now and sleeping on the ground just isn't as easy as it used to be. I've done the clothes in a stuff sack thing and it just doesn't cut it for me. Everyone is different. I picked up one of the exped size large pillows. The wife took a nap on it yesterday and gave it a thumbs up. Looks like i'll be buying her one too. I'm doing a backcountry turkey trip next week and we try it out in the field. Thanks for the input everyone. I'll let you know what I think of the exped.
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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #20 on: April 24, 2017, 03:20:25 PM »
I know many of you swear by a different pillow but I've used this one on all of my backpacking & hunting trips (200+ miles of backpacking each August & some ungodly amount of miles after elk in October):
https://www.rei.com/product/847721/nemo-fillo-backpacking-pillow

This pillow and my whiskey are my two comfort items; they work together very nicely & I don't go into the backcountry without either.

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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #21 on: June 02, 2017, 10:03:06 PM »
Been running the sea to summit aeros pillow for a couple seasons and really enjoy it
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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #22 on: June 03, 2017, 11:28:12 AM »
I was a wad up the jacket kind of guy for a long time too... Now at 42 I get that horrible neck pain and an a$$ kicker of a headache when I do that... I ended up with the sea to summit inflatable and it works pretty well for me.. Still get the stiff neck in the morning time to time, but not nearly as bad as I used to with the wadded up jacket.. Not cheap, but super light weight and packs up tiny!

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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #23 on: June 04, 2017, 03:50:26 PM »
+1 for the sea-to-summit inflatable.  I've been using mine for 3-ish years now on dozens of camping/backpacking trips and love it.

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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #24 on: June 04, 2017, 05:24:37 PM »
Tried inflatable couldn't stand it. Found a stuff pillow at Basspro that has its own sack and fluffs up real nice. I believe it is one pound and is worth every ounce for less than $20

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Re: inflatable pillows
« Reply #25 on: June 04, 2017, 06:15:44 PM »
I've used a sea to summit pillow for a few seasons now and have grown to love it. Price was steep at something like $45. But I personally get great neck support and a good night sleep from it. Packs up crazy small. Smaller than a fist. Check one out at REI before you buy.

https://www.rei.com/product/866771/sea-to-summit-aeros-pillow-premium
Same one I use as well and I also love it.  The best feature is the release valve button that lets you finely adjust it. 

 


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